CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international treaty that regulates and restricts the international trade of endangered or threatened species of animals and plants. Its purpose is to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of such species, but rather contribute to their conservation.

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What Is CITES

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What is CITES?

A) a treaty banning deep-sea exploration
B) a treaty banning trade in endangered species
C) a treaty banning barrier island development
D) a treaty banning overfishing
E) a treaty banning gill nets

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